DHL Express operations at San Diego International Airport (SAN) will be getting a little greener this month, thanks to the international shipping company’s new mobile charging carts program.
DHL invested nearly $10 million on its mobile cart initiative that provides a mobile charging platform for battery-powered ground support equipment (eGSE). DHL is in the process of replacing older combustion powered equipment with newly purchased eGSE, including K-loaders, pushback tractors, belt loaders, baggage tugs and ground power units, which will all be charged by the new mobile unit.
Designed by JBT AeroTech, the AmpCart mobile charging station includes four to six chargers with two output charging cables each, for a total of eight to 12 charging connectors. The carts also act as a backup system in the case of a power outage.
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DHL Express will be the first international express package carrier to implement mobile charging carts at select U.S. airport facilities, which will reduce carbon emissions (C02) by nearly 800 tons per year.
“Mobile charging technology is a significant step forward in DHL’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and meeting ambitious sustainability goals in the coming years,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO, DHL Express U.S. “We’re looking at ways to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious across all aspects of our operation.”
DHL operations at SAN will be the first to rollout this program leveraging 100% electric power. Following the October rollout in San Diego, DHL will bring the equipment to Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in Washington D.C.
